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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Ryanair Holdings's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.53%.
As of Mar. 2026, Ryanair Holdings has a Sloan Ratio of 5.53%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAi) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, Ryanair Holdings has a Sloan Ratio of 5.53%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Ryanair Holdings Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings's Sloan Ratio % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Sloan Ratio % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ryanair Holdings Sloan Ratio % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Ryanair Holdings's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Ryanair Holdings's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 819.9 (Jun. 2025 ) + 1718.9 (Sep. 2025 ) + 30.4 (Dec. 2025 ) + -395.5 (Mar. 2026 ) = €2,174 Mil.
Ryanair Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1458.2 (Jun. 2025 ) + 320.9 (Sep. 2025 ) + -72.8 (Dec. 2025 ) + 1988.6 (Mar. 2026 ) = €3,695 Mil.
Ryanair Holdings's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -1257.6 (Jun. 2025 ) + 238.9 (Sep. 2025 ) + -326.5 (Dec. 2025 ) + -1267.6 (Mar. 2026 ) = €-2,613 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Sloan Ratio % of 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Sloan Ratio % too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Sloan Ratio % is 5.53%. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Sloan Ratio % compare to DAL and UAL?
Ryanair Holdings' Sloan Ratio % of 5.53% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for a Transportation company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current Sloan Ratio % is 5.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.15, compared to a current price of €26.33 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 5.53%. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Sloan Ratio % is 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.33 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.15.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Sloan Ratio %: 5.53%
GF Value™: €25.15 vs. price of €26.33 (4.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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